Date: 14/11/2016

An investigation into why trains were allowed over a badly damaged bridge has found that a safety system for at-risk structures was no longer in use.
The Rail Accident Investigation Branch looked at why the Lamington Viaduct in South Lanarkshire was used when it was close to collapse after storms in 2015.
It found a safety system for over 100 bridges in Scotland had lapsed after organisational changes at Network Rail.
The rail body has been told to improve its safety and management procedures.

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Lamington Viaduct probe uncovers lapsed safety system

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An inquiry into why trains were allowed over a damaged bridge uncovers safety system failures involving 100 other structures.

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The 0725 First TransPennine Manchester Airport - Edinburgh Waverley passes slowly over Lamington Viaduct on the morning of 22 February 2016. The viaduct has reopened after extensive repair work following major structural damage caused by storm Frank at the beginning of January. The Network Rail staff are standing on the specially constructed secondary bridge which enabled plant and equipment to be moved to areas requiring attention. See image [[53760]]
Location: Lamington Viaduct
Company: Caledonian Railway
22/02/2016 John Furnevel

Detail of the Network Rail poster at Glasgow Central showing the damage and repairs to Lamington Viaduct.
Location: Lamington Viaduct
Company: Caledonian Railway
11/01/2016 John Yellowlees

Aerial view of Lamington Viaduct looking east over the works to repair damage caused during Storm Frank. Network Rail have announced that works will continue throughout February. Network Rail news item.
Location: Lamington Viaduct
Company: Caledonian Railway
18/01/2016 Network Rail

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